Heart-Healthy Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions
Discover a light, flavorful, and nourishing dish with our Heart-Healthy Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions recipe. This easy-to-make meal features tender, perfectly steamed boneless chicken breasts infused with the aromatic flavors of fresh ginger and garlic. A quick-to-whisk soy, sesame oil, and rice vinegar sauce adds a savory, umami-rich finish, while crisp scallion ribbons provide a fresh, zesty garnish. With no added oils for cooking and a low-sodium profile, this recipe is perfect for maintaining a balanced diet while delighting your taste buds. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the ideal wholesome dinner when paired with steamed brown rice or a medley of vegetables. Healthy, quick, and incredibly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 inches Fresh ginger
- 4 stalks Scallions (green onions)
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly into matchstick-sized pieces. Trim the scallions and slice them lengthwise into thin strips.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Prepare a steamer setup by filling the bottom of a pot or wok with 1 cup of water. Place a steaming rack or basket over the water, ensuring it does not touch the liquid, and bring the water to a gentle boil.
Place the chicken breasts onto a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Arrange half of the ginger and garlic over the top of the chicken. Cover the steamer and steam for 15–18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken steams, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and the remaining ginger and garlic. Mix well and set aside.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the plate from the steamer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin pieces.
To serve, arrange the chicken slices on a plate and drizzle the sauce evenly over the top. Garnish with the sliced scallions.
Serve immediately with steamed brown rice or a side of mixed steamed vegetables for a balanced, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 113.1 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
